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A5 DGN

1997 Piaggio Skipper

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

9,362 mi
Last recorded9,362 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Piaggio Skipper7,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DGN
MakePiaggio
ModelSkipper
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 9,362 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 9,340 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 9,325 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 7,109 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 7,093 miles

Central Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced adjacent to lower engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 7,017 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Front pipe (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Lower nearside by engine mount (6.1.1a)

Registration plate slightly delaminated

Pass 5 Aug 2016 6,887 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 5,308 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 5,297 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2009 4,717 miles

slight movement in engine mount bushes.

slight play in front wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 4,288 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 3,985 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 3,792 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 2,659 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Skipper?

Based on 13,344 MOT tests across 2,132 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 555
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 249
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
suspension bush has excessive free play 232
Steering lock stop ineffective 187
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A5 DGN is a 1997 Piaggio Skipper in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Piaggio Skipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 7,622 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Skipper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 555 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 DGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Skipper typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Piaggio Skipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 DGN registered?

A5 DGN is a 1997 Piaggio Skipper, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is A5 DGN safe to buy?

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